I would take her to a pediatric orthopedist, just to get it looked at.  Do
you have a therapist (PT or OT) seeing her now?  Have they noticed it also?
They may be able to reccommend a good doc in the area.


Beth the OT

-----Original Message-----
From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Susan Wade
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 10:49 PM
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Subject: Re: small preemies


Hi Everyone!
I am sorry for never introducing myself before but I wasn't quite sure I was
even in a group who would have any answers for me.  My daughter was born
when
I was only 25 weeks pregnant.  She and her twin sister both weighed 1 lb and
13 oz.  She had a grade IV IVH.  It affected her right side and I have been
doing physical therapy with her since the day she came home from the
hospital.  My question is this.....recently I noticed that her right leg(the
side affected) is shorter than the left. Her foot also seems smaller.  Is
this due to CP or not?  I am not sure about the details of CP but I do read
a
lot and haven't found any anwers to my questions.  Who do I need to take her
to see? An orthopedic specialized in pediatrics? (she will be 3 in August).
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Susan